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enScott MacKay Commentary: The War Is On Thanksgiving, Not Christmashttp://ripr.org/post/scott-mackay-commentary-war-thanksgiving-not-christmas
<p>Conservatives love to say that liberalism and political correctness have led to a `War on Christmas’ RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says the war is actually against Thanksgiving.</p><p></p><p>The Thanksgiving turkey hasn’t been stuffed yet but the frenzy of Christmas shopping has begun with the annual blizzard of tinsel and glitz. Stroll into your local CVS and you are greeted by shelves festooned with overstuffed Santa Claus figures.</p>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:33:50 +0000Scott MacKay42306 at http://ripr.orgScott MacKay Commentary: The War Is On Thanksgiving, Not ChristmasGeneral Assembly Hearing On Food Stamp Bill Todayhttp://ripr.org/post/general-assembly-hearing-food-stamp-bill-today
<p>A hearing is slated for today in the general assembly on a bill that would require families using food stamps to show photo identification.&nbsp; The bill has generated critics who say it’s unfair and unnecessary.</p><p></p><p>The bill’s sponsor, Republican Patricia Morgan of West Warwick says the bill would fight fraud within the program.&nbsp; Scamming the system happens when someone uses the benefits to buy products not covered by the program, such as cigarettes and alcohol, or when someone exchanges their benefits in return for cash.</p>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:34:24 +0000John Bender29991 at http://ripr.orgGeneral Assembly Hearing On Food Stamp Bill TodayCuts to SNAP Will Hit 17 Percent of Rhode Islandershttp://ripr.org/post/cuts-snap-will-hit-17-percent-rhode-islanders
<p>We’re learning more about how recently enacted cuts in the food stamp program will affect Rhode Island. It will hit virtually every Rhode Islander who receives food stamp benefits.</p><p>Cuts in the food stamp program enacted November 1st will affect 181,000 Rhode Islanders, or 17 percent of the state’s population.&nbsp; The cuts will reduce the monthly food stamp benefit by $11 for an individual, $20 for a household of two, $29 for a household of three and $36 for a household of four.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 04 Nov 2013 18:03:08 +0000Flo Jonic24266 at http://ripr.orgGovernor Lincoln Chafee Defends Report Secrecyhttp://ripr.org/post/governor-lincoln-chafee-defends-report-secrecy
<p>Governor Lincoln Chafee is trying to explain why he’s withholding a report that details waste, fraud and abuse in the state’s Medicaid and food stamp programs. The report was done by former Moderate Party gubernatorial candidate Ken Block.&nbsp; Chafee says he asked Block to conduct the investigation about a year ago. But now that it’s done, the governor is refusing to release it.</p><p></p>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:23:36 +0000Flo Jonic11783 at http://ripr.orgGovernor Lincoln Chafee Defends Report Secrecy